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CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children

Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
Study says quality years could be extended with more elder-care funds

Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
Alaska's alcohol tax increases tied to a drop in cirrhosis, cancer, study found

Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
Only 12 servings out of hundreds had nutrients that didn't contain it, researchers say

Vest Monitors ’Individual’ Air Pollution
Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage

After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
There's not enough outreach and prevention, new report finds

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%